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Some residents, however, are still keen to see landline broadband improved on the island.

Chloe Faita has a minimal data allowance in her mobile phone contract, meaning 4G is out of bounds, and she believes more emphasis should be placed on upgrading the traditional internet.

The French native added that it is “absurd and unfair” that folk in Fair Isle are being charged the same price for their sluggish broadband by BT as those living elsewhere.

“Even if you have some 4G, you need to use your mobile as a hotspot for a laptop if you need to do something that can’t be done on a phone – most of the older folk don’t even have smartphones,” Faita said.

“I’ve been suggested to change my contract, but having family and friends abroad, I have an international deal, and they don’t come with data.

“I can’t afford a third contract, I already have one with BT, which is not cheap and is still the only way to get a landline – most people, including me, are not ready to give up their landlines in Fair Isle.

“BT charges us the same amount as people south, who get a decent internet speed. We only get 0.4Mbps download at best. No other business would think of charging the same amount for completely different services, it is absurd and unfair.

“We have BnBs, international visitors, older people – these do need good WiFi. 4G is great, and I’m glad some people can use it, but we do need decent WiFi as well.”

A handful of Fair Isle residents have satellite broadband, but its cost is off-putting for many.